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The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms

Foveran | St.Ola, Kirkwall Kw15 1Sf, Scotland (Formerly Foveran Hotel)
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The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms
Ranked #3 of 10 hotels in Kirkwall
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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philadelphia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012

The Foveran is set ~5min outside of Kirkwall - so you need a car. I would avoid staying in town anyway, it's kind of dumpy. It is small but very nice and lies on a slope the overlooks the scenic scarpa. Orkney was terrific BTW. Check out the moonrise in my pic - this was taken from the restaurant, which... More

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Huntly, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We enjoyed our stay at this delightful hotel. The owners and staff were all very friendly and eager to help. The property was very clean, fresh and well maintained. The spacious dining room had lovely views over Scapa Flow. The food was excellent at every meal, it would be difficult to find better. The bedroom had a very comfortable warm... More

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Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

We stayed one night and took dinner in the restaurant. Our meal was fine and the restaurant was fairly busy with locals (always a good sign) - the staff were very friendly and helpful. Foodwise - the bread was great and very moreish but starter of scallops was very small. Our main courses (steak for one and mutton for the... More

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Shirley Doull, Owner at The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms, responded to this review
May 23, 2012

Being one of the owners I was concerned when this report came in so I looked into the matters raised and called the reviewer to dicuss it as no comments were raised prior to the posting of the review. I agree totally that the room and bathroom in question were not big and explained that on buying the premises in... More

Winchester, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011
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This hotel is in a great location and the food is the best you'll find anywhere in Orkney. Melt in the mouth slow roasted North Ronaldsay Mutton was superb - rich dense taste like nothing I've ever eaten. Fillet steak was the best eaten all year. The chef is flexible if you prefer plainer food and the rooms are comfortable.... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011

Stayed here for 2 nights recently, the hotel was chosen on the basis of the food first, and boutique hotel second. it didn't disappoint on either. Excellent dinner and the service could be faulted on both evenings. Made welcome on arrival. Room Tip: Ask for a room in the first corridor off reception - better view of Scapa Flow.

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Bristol
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

Stayed here for 2 nights recently, the hotel was chosen for us but on the basis of the food first, and boutique hotel second. it didn't disappoint on either. I think you might begin to struggle with the menu if eating here for, say, more than 3 nights - but for 2/3 there was plenty of choice - and neither... More

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Bewcastle Cumbria
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2011

A careful chef here takes the best that Orkney has to offer (it is bountiful and of great quality, especially seafood and locally reared beef and lamb) and treats it with care, ensuring everyone can enjoy the great flavours. The service was attentive and friendly.

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Bolton
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

I stayed here wih my mum for four nights and could not fault it. The pictures on this website and really the hotel's website don't do it justice. The hotel is lovely, the rooms are clean and cosy (and by that I don't mean small) and the food fantastic. The staff were all very friendly and willing to help in... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2011

This was the base for a holiday exploring Orkney. The food was so good that we ended up eating in the restaurant for 5 nights - there was enough variety on the main menu plus the daily specials to mean we never felt tempted to try elsewhere. The pork belly was the best I have ever eaten, while my wife... More

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Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011

Following recommendations we booked dinner here. The setting and food were excellent however we were surprised that no one offered to take our wet coats as we arrived and there was no friendly greeting. The young waitresses were very attentive and polite however the more mature waitress in charge was rather abrupt. When paying at the end we were not... More

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